@@koalanof So I did it (barely). I trained for around 2 months. I goal was sub 4:30. But as the race go on, I was fine just to be hanging with sub 4:45 pace group. Everything was fine til 10KM where I grabbed a bite of Banana and I had to take a dump. All the carbs that I loaded were all gone after that. ( I think Banana is just very good; too good for digestion and I have a very fast metabolism ). I lost tons of energy after taking a sh*t and was left way behind the 4:45 group. Luckily I had 2 gels with me, so I backed myself up and started to chase the pacer group. I was doing a really good job till half-marathon, then my stomach became a problem again. I had lost lots of energy due to the stomach age but I kept going on with water and electrolytes and finished at around 5:30. I wrote this so hoping it would help someone trying their first marathon don't experience like I just did. hahaha Good Luck Everyone !
I would like to thank my legs for not failing me and supporting me all the way even though I put them through all the abuse. Thank you for the comment But I'm not done with marathons yet! New goal is to get that time below 4 hours!
CONGRATULATIONS! And you had amazing weather during the marathon :)
Thank you! I was very lucky with the weather 🌦️ but not so with my shoes
Congrats on your first marathon! I winced in pain when I heard you were wearing ill-fitting shoes…I’m glad you didn’t have any lasting injuries!
Currently looking for new shoes! Never again! I didn’t think shoes played such an important role in running (stupid, I know)
Super impressed god damn
Thank you so much bro 😎
I am doing my first in next week. I don't know if I can do it but I will definitely go for it. I am overwhelming and exciting at the same time Lmao.
Let me know how it goes! I’m excited for you
@@koalanof So I did it (barely). I trained for around 2 months. I goal was sub 4:30. But as the race go on, I was fine just to be hanging with sub 4:45 pace group. Everything was fine til 10KM where I grabbed a bite of Banana and I had to take a dump. All the carbs that I loaded were all gone after that. ( I think Banana is just very good; too good for digestion and I have a very fast metabolism ). I lost tons of energy after taking a sh*t and was left way behind the 4:45 group. Luckily I had 2 gels with me, so I backed myself up and started to chase the pacer group. I was doing a really good job till half-marathon, then my stomach became a problem again. I had lost lots of energy due to the stomach age but I kept going on with water and electrolytes and finished at around 5:30.
I wrote this so hoping it would help someone trying their first marathon don't experience like I just did. hahaha
Good Luck Everyone !
One day I'll go back to attend a run in Europe again. You've done very well now you can eat the whole pack of chocolate cookie. 👍👍
Thank you! Can I have two packs of cookies? Honestly cookies have gotten so expensive here, I’ve stopped eating them.
Also, thank you for being the top commenter!
Respect! 🫡What truly matters is not how long it took, but that you never gave up and finished it. To do liste-check!🎉
I would like to thank my legs for not failing me and supporting me all the way even though I put them through all the abuse. Thank you for the comment But I'm not done with marathons yet! New goal is to get that time below 4 hours!